Chapter 2611
"Warrick's blade technique is terrifying," Mulder mumbled. "This should be the finishing blow, right?" Watching from a distance, he was awestruck by the dazzling blade aura. Only now did he truly grasp the sheer gulf between Warrick and Dustin.
Warrick's strike descended with such overwhelming force that it seemed to split the earth and obliterate everything in its path. Even from 300 feet away, the pressure rolling off it sent a chill down Mulder's spine.
Under Mulder's stunned gaze, Warrick brought his full weight down, with blade and body merging into a single force that swallowed Dustin whole.
The instant they clashed, an incandescent explosion of light erupted. It was so blinding that Mulder couldn't even open his eyes.
A split second later, a deafening blast erupted, and a shockwave shot outward like a tidal surge. The force flattened the waves and overturned several fishing boats docked at the pier.
Even Mulder, more than 300 feet away, was caught in the blast and tumbled across the ground in a disheveled heap.
Gasping for breath, he scrambled to his feet. But instead of checking his injuries, his eyes snapped toward the battlefield ahead-only to freeze in place as if struck by lightning.
Follow on mediaurdu.blogspot.comUnder the moonlight, Warrick stood motionless with his towering frcasting an oppressive shadow. Both hands still gripped his blade, held midair in a deadly downward slash. Yet, the razor-sharp edge had stopped just three inches above Dustin's head.
It wasn't that Warrick was soft-hearted or unable to deliver the killing blow-it was that Dustin simply couldn't be defeated.
Dustin had effortlessly caught the blade Warrick had swung down with all his strength with one hand. Just like that, he had neutralized what should've been the deadliest blow.
Throughout the entire exchange, Dustin hadn't moved an inch. His calm, relaxed stance made it seem like he was just catching a falling leaf.
"How... how is this possible?" Mulder's eyes widened in disbelief. He had witnessed Warrick's strike firsthand. It was a blow so devastating that no one beneath an ultimate grandmaster could withstand it.
From his perspective, Dustin had been cornered with nowhere to retreat and forced into a defensive stance. Against such a mighty blow from Warrick, there were only two possible outcomes-death or crippling defeat.
It wasn't an exaggeration to say that this strike could end the fight.
But to Mulder's utter disbelief, Dustin wasn't just alive he had easily stopped the attack. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he'd never have believed that a young man barely in his 20s could possess such terrifying strength.
Could it be... that he was already an ultimate grandmaster? That thought sent a chill down Mulder's spine. A 20-something ultimate grandmaster and related to West Lucozia...
Suddenly, one ncto mind-Logan Rhys.
A year ago, two major events occurred. The castle crushed a rebellion and eradicated the remnants of the Dragon Guard.
Many believed Rufus was the mastermind behind both victories, but only insiders knew it was all thanks to the crown prince.
Logan had helped the castle crush the rebellion. He also ambushed and killed the ultimate grandmaster Reagen, eliminating one of West Lucozia's greatest threats.
And then, he vanished without a trace, as if he had never existed.
Mulder didn't want to believe it. But after witnessing the battle, he couldn't help but make the connection between Logan and the man before him.
In all of West Lucozia, he couldn't think of anyone who could pull off such a feat. Who else had unmatched talent similar to the legendary Prince Logan? At that moment, Mulder wasn't the only one trembling with fear.
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Warrick, the one in the thick of the battle, was even more horrified.
ON O m Sweat poured down his face as he stared at Dustin, who was half a head shorter than him. His expression was filled with disbelief.
His grip on the blade trembled involuntarily, for he had already guessed Dustin's identity. If Warrick wasn't mistaken, the man before him was Logan Rhys the prodigious prince of West Lucozia and the unrivaled talent who defied all reason. No wonder... No wonder Dustin seemed familiar. No wonder unease had gnawed at Warrick all this time. The signs had been there all along.
"Y-You're Logan Rhys?" he stammered.
Warrick's voice cout hoarse, and his eyes were filled with horror and dread.
Besides Dustin's identity, what truly terrified Warrick was the sheer, m nightmarish level of strength the e other party had just displayed. With nothing but his bare hand, Dustin easily caught the blade Warrick had swung down with all his strength. It was downright terrifying.
If Warrick wasn't mistaken, Dustin was already an ultimate grandmaster. There was no other way he could have done something like this.
An ultimate grandmaster in his 20s... He was a beast!
Chapter 2612
"Oh? You guessed it?" Dustin smirked. " Now that you know who I am, it's up to you to decide what to do." If Warrick chose to surrender, Dustin would simply seal his pressure points and leave him to Austin's judgment. But if he resisted, Dustin wouldn't hesitate to cripple him.
"Haven't you given up your title as the prince? Why did you return? Are you going to compete with Austin for the throne?" Warrick asked.
Uncertainty flickered across his face before he continued, "If that's your intention, I can help you. Sparetoday, and I guarantee you'll becthe next Prince of West Lucozia." Power was a tempting beast. History was filled with stories of brothers turning against each other and fathers murdering their sons for it.
In Warrick's mind, Logan's quiet return to West Lucozia meant one thing-he was after the throne.
"Guarantee?" Dustin scoffed. "What guarantee are you offering?" His voice was dripping with disdain. "You're a cornered rat now. You're barely holding on to your life-how could you help me?" Warrick, far from being offended, felt a surge of excitement. From Dustin's tone, it was clear he was considering the possibility of taking the throne. If so, things would be much easier to manage.
"Your Highness, I may be at a low point now, but I've spent years building my foothold in West Lucozia. My influence runs deep," he replied.
Follow on mediaurdu.blogspot.comHe added with absolute conviction. "Givea chance, and I'll cback stronger.
When that happens, I won't just stand by your side I'll be the blade that cuts down your enemies." "Cback stronger? Do you really think you have what it takes? And why should I trust you?" Dustin narrowed his eyes.
"Your Highness, I've been through countless battles. When I give an order, the soldiers follow without question. I also have many disciples. When the tcomes, they will be your strongest supporters arid help you rise to the top," Warrick persisted.
He wasn't lying. Although he wasn't respected in the government, his authority was unquestioned in the military. With the right moves, he could easily sway selite troops.
Dustin smiled. "This is getting interesting. 11 "So, does that mean you agree?" Warrick's heart raced in excitement.
Confronted by an ultimate grandnfaster, he had no confidence in being able to defeat Dustin. But if Warrick could sway him with words, who knew-maybe it would work.
If successful, he wouldn't have to flee to Artea. He could becDustin's most trusted aide and enjoy years of glory.
"Agree? What exactly would I be agreeing to?" Dustin looked indifferent.
Warrick was taken aback. “Aren't you interested in reclaiming your throne and becoming the ruler everyone bows to?" "Not at all." Dustin shook his head solemnly. He was trying to avoid the throne at all costs, so why would he willingly assthat responsibility? "You..." Warrick was stunned.
He still believed Dustin was simply stubborn and unwilling to admit what he wanted.
After all, what man didn't dream of power and ambition? Who wouldn't want to be the one everyone bowed to? "I know you have doubts, but you can trust me. After all, Austin and I are already enemies. In other words, we're in the sboat now," Warrick insisted.
"Who's on the sboat as you?" Dustin gave him a look as if he were talking to a fool. "I was just messing with you. You didn't actually believe that, did you?" "What?" Warrick's face twisted in disbelief. "You... you're messing with me?" He had thought that Dustin was finally taking him seriously, but it turned out he was just being ridiculed.
"What's wrong with that? Is there a problem?" Dustin replied casually.
"You... That's it. I'm done with you!"
Follow on mediaurdu.blogspot.comWarrick's fury boiled over. With a 'sharp twist of his blade, he knocked Dustin's hand aside and drove the' weapon straight toward his chest. The strike was lightning-fast, which was charged with the energy he had built up. Though he had spent the ttrying to convince Dustin, he had never let his guard down. The ambush had always been his backup plan.
Warrick would kill Dustin on the spot if words failed, and now was the perfect moment.
Dustin chuckled softly. He didn't even try to dodge and simply stood there as the blade drove straight into his chest.
A sharp metallic clang rang out. Warrick's blade hit something like a steel plate and failed to penetrate even an inch.
A keen observer might have noticed the faint shimmer coating Dustin's skin-a thin nearly invisible layer of true energy. It was powerful, like an impenetrable suit of armor. "I gave you the chance to surrender, but you didn't value it," Dustin said. "Now, don't say I didn't warn you." He slowly raised his index finger. Under Warrick's astonished gaze, Dustin lightly tapped his chest.
The light touch unleashed a deafening explosion.
Warrick's body was sent flying like he'd been hit by a speeding train and flew dozens of yards away. Blood spewed from his mouth before he crashed to the ground.
His once impenetrable protection armor energy, strong enough to m deflect blades and bullets, had crumpled like paper under that single touch. It shattered without any resistance. Mulder, watching from a distance, could only stare in horror.
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Mulder knew Warrick had been on the battlefield for years, and his physical strength was unmatched. On top of that, he was already halfway to becoming an ultimate grandmaster.
Even if Warrick couldn't defeat the prodigious Logan, Mulder figured the difference wouldn't be too big.
But he never expected Logan to take down Warrick with a single finger, leaving him severely injured and unable to stand. The difference in their strength was far beyond anything Mulder could have imagined.
In other words, Logan had been toying with them from the start and didn't take the fight seriously. If he had, they would've all been dead.
Warrick clutched his chest and coughed up blood as he staggered to his feet. His chest was a charred ruin, the flesh torn open and slick with blood. It was an awful, gory mess.
"I didn't expect you to be this strong. I underestimated you," he growled.
He slowly raised his head, and his face twisted with a menacing look. "Guess I was just unlucky to fall into your hands today.
Go ahead, make it quick. Just finishoff.
True to his nature, even if he couldn't win, he'd rather die than beg for mercy.
Follow on mediaurdu.blogspot.com"Don't worry. I'm not going to kill you yet. You're still useful," Dustin said.
With a flick of his wrist, three silver needles instantly shot out and pierced three of Warrick's vital pressure points.
Warrick's body shuddered, and he immediately went limp. His limbs becweak, and he couldn't even move a finger.
"What did you do to me?" Warrick shouted.
He was shocked and enraged when he realized he was immobilized. Even worse, his internal energy had been completely sealed. Now, he was entirely powerless and completely at Dustin's mercy.
"Why are you panicking? I've only sealed your cultivation," Dustin said coolly.
He stepped forward and was about to grab Warrick when something strange happened.
Suddenly, a blood-red light flickered in the night sky. At first, it was barely noticeable, like one of the countless stars. But in a heartbeat, the glow expanded hundreds of times and transformed into a blood-red moon.
The moon fell rapidly and grew larger every passing second, its tail trailing behind in fiery red flames. At a glance, it resembled a falling star that signaled impending disaster.
Thunder rumbled through the sky'as the blood-red moon passed overhead.
Wherever it went, the winds and clouds churned violently. The air seemed to warp around its presence. A terrifying, overwhelming force descended from the sky and landed at the center of the dock.
At that instant, within a 300-foot radius, the sea froze, the winds cto a halt, and even tseemed to stop.
Warrick and Mulder felt their breath catch like an enormous weight pressing down on their chests. They couldn't move or feel their heartbeats. It was as if they had becmere figures in a painting-lifeless objects trapped in a frozen moment.
"Hmm?" Dustin slowly lifted his head. As he gazed up at the falling blood-red moon, he felt a weight of pressure. He quickly raised his hand and formed a protective barrier above his head.
The next second, the massive blood-red moon, nearly 30 feet in diameter, crashed into the barrier with a loud explosion.
The ground shook violently as a shockwave of immense energy rippled outward from the impact. The once- frozen sea erupted into chaos, and the still winds morphed into a violent storm.
Warrick and the others, unable to move, were tossed through the air like ragdolls. They were blown more than 30 feet away and slammed hard into the ground. Their already serious injuries worsened.
Compared to the terror that had once gripped their hearts, they found themselves oddly more accustomed to their current state. At least now, they knew they were still alive.
However, when the blood-red moon crashed down, they felt as though they were doomed.
The energy wave flattened everything at the dock. Several fishing boats docked near the shore were instantly torn apart and shattered into scraps.
Follow on mediaurdu.blogspot.comWhen the dust finally settled, what unfolded before Warrick and the others left them horrified.
Where the blood-red moon had just crashed, a massive crater-about 100 feet in diameter-had formed.
Dustin, who had stood at the center earlier, had vanished as if he had evaporated into thin air.
At the stime, a figure that seemed almost godlike hovered above the crater.
The figure was clad in red armor that resembled fish scales, and his frwas extremely imposing. With a rugged face and long, wavy hair, he held a golden trident.
As he hovered in midair, his eyes-blue like the depths of the ocean-gazed down at them with an impassive En gaze that seemed to disregard everyone equally. "Hmm?" When Mulder saw the figure's face, his eyes widened in disbelief. Ignoring his injuries, he dropped to his knees and bowed his head in deep respect.
He spoke in a tone full of reverence." Mulder at your service, Lord Poseidon." "What? He's Poseidon?" Warrick's entire body tensed as shock and excitement surged through him.
Poseidon-one of the four royal gods of the Hall of Gods-was a legendary powerhouse, an ultimate grandmaster, and a true pillar of strength.
Warrick never expected that such a legendary figure would cto his aid in West Lucozia. A sigh of relief escaped him as a wave of joy washed over him. He was saved! With Poseidon's arrival, Warrick had nothing to fear-not Logan nor the entire army of West Lucozia.
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Poseidon hovered in the air with his trident in one hand and radiated a commanding presence. He stood like a god, and his figure was so intimidating that it struck fear into those who beheld him.
With a wave of his hand, an invisible energy struck Warrick and expelled the three silver needles from his body. Feeling sensation returned to his limbs, Warrick's face lit up. He quickly rose to his feet and clenched his fist to his chest in salute.
"Thank you, Lord Poseidon, for saving me. I will never forget this kindness!" he said.
"No need for formalities, Sir Prescott. Now that you've pledged yourself to the Hall of Gods, it's only natural that I ensure your safety," Poseidon replied with a faint smile as he descended gracefully.
"Your timely arrival was a blessing," Warrick said as he bowed his head slightly in deference. "Otherwise, we would have perished tonight." The Hall of Gods' royal gods were figures he could only look up to. Everything about Poseidon, from his power to his position, was on a level far beyond anything Warrick could hope to match. But what truly commanded his awe was Poseidon's strength.
When Poseidon appeared, it was as if a god had descended to earth and effortlessly crushed Dustin within seconds. Such terrifying cultivation surpassed even, Warrick's wildest imagination.
"That man's skills were mediocre at best," Poseidon remarked coolly. "How did you all end up in such a sorry state?" Warrick and Mulder exchanged uneasy glances upon hearing that. They had just faced an ultimate grandmaster- an opponent of unimaginable power. How could they possibly stand up to that? Only someone like Poseidon, a royal god, could have crushed Dustin effortlessly.
Follow on mediaurdu.blogspot.com"The ship is anchored ten nautical miles from here," Poseidon said. "If you're ready, follow me." He then raised his trident and tapped it against the ground.
At that instant, something strange happened.
A ripple of water rose beneath Warrick and the others as though sunseen force was guiding it. It lifted them and carried them toward the sea.
"What kind of suprdivine power is this?" Warrick's eyes widened in astonishment.
The water beneath his feet felt soft yet firm, like walking on a floating carpet. It was far more wondrous than riding a boat.
"Did I say you could leave?" Just as Warrick and the others were about to leave on the waves, a sudden voice rang out from behind.
"Hmm?" Poseidon frowned slightly and turned to look.
From the massive crater left by the impact, a figure slowly emerged-it was Dustin.
"This kid is still alive?" Warrick's face twisted in shock.
"He's got sserious endurance.
Unfortunately, he doesn't stand a chance against Lord Poseidon." Mulder scoffed after a brief moment of surprise.
He had to admit that Dustin was formidable. In his early 20s, Dustin had already earned a reputation as an ultimate grandmaster, a feat that commanded respect wherever he went.
But despite his strength, he was still too young. Against a battle-hardened ultimate grandmaster like Poseidon, Dustin was simply outmatched.
"Young man, if you'd stayed low and played dead, you might have lived another day." Poseidon shook his head. His gaze was cold, like he was already looking at a corpse. “But since you insist on throwing your life away, don't blme for what happens next." Dustin dusted his clothes off and stepped out of the crater with a piercing gaze. "Play dead? You're not even worth it." "Ignorant fool." Poseidon sneered and pointed a finger at him.
A thick water serpent materialized out of nowhere. It hissed and lunged at Dustin with explosive speed. "Just a petty trick." Dustin sneered and stood his ground without moving an inch. He used his hand like a sword to slash at the incoming water serpent in the air.
A flash of white light cut through the serpent and split it in half. It turned into seawater and vanished without a trace.
Follow on mediaurdu.blogspot.comPoseidon raised an eyebrow and looked mildly surprised. His water serpent attack had only used less than a tenth of his full strength.
For most grandmaster martial artists, it would have been a deadly strike. But Dustin had effortlessly countered it, and Poseidon acknowledged his high cultivation.
"Who are you? Tellyour name," he said coolly.
Normally, he wouldn't bother asking since insignificant ants were meant to be crushed underfoot. But Dustin's strength had piqued his interest.
Mulder quickly answered, "Lord Poseidon, he is Prince Logan, the Crown Prince of West Lucozia."
"Logan Rhys?" Poseidon's face broke into a smile. “That's great! I've been ΟΜ searching high and low for him, and now he's right before me. What a pleasant surprise tonight. It's like the gods are smiling on me." Logan had already been marked as a major threat by the Hall of Gods-one of the key targets they needed to eliminate.
Initially, they would have needed a detailed plan and plenty of resources to deal with him Buxnow, with Logan standing right in front of Poseidon, all that preparation had becunnecessary.
Killing Logan would take out a major threat to the Hall of Gods, and opportunities like this didn't caround often. Poseidon wasn't about to let this one slip away.
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"Letcorrect you," Dustin said.
As his hand slowly tightened into a fist, a white longsword formed from his true energy. "In Dragonmarsh, there is no 'God. 'We only have the Lord of the Dead." The moment the words left his mouth, a tempest of sword aura exploded outward. Within a radius of several dozen yards, the winds howled, sand and stones were sent flying, and the waves along the shore grew even more violent.
"Such overwhelming pressure. That sword aura is insane. Is this Logan's actual strength?" Feeling the surge of energy, Warrick and the others couldn't help but turn pale. It was then they realized that Dustin hadn't been fighting seriously before.
Or perhaps, with their strength, they hadn't even earned the right to make him fight for real. They figured only someone of Poseidon's caliber could force Dustin to go all out.
"Interesting... truly fascinating." Poseidon suddenly laughed. "I thought you were just a pup, but it turns out you're a hungry wolf. Now, this is starting to get interesting." As he spoke, Poseidon suddenly spun his trident. Blue energy waves erupted from it and filled the air with an overwhelming crushing force.
"Con, kid. Showwhat you've got." Hovering in the air, Poseidon's momentum radiated with such overwhelming energy as if he were a god among mortals.
"As you wish," Dustin said.
Follow on mediaurdu.blogspot.comHis eyes hardened as he planted his foot and charged toward Poseidon like a streak of white lightning.
His longsword surged with sword aura. It cut through the air with a brilliant white trail, like a comet trailing a fiery tail, as he brought it down in a powerful strike toward Poseidon.
"Bring it on!" Poseidon shouted.
He wasn't to be outdone and swung his trident forward with force. The blue energy waves exploded outward and crashed toward Dustin like a tidal wave.
A deafening roar erupted when the sword aura collided with the waves.
It was like thunder crashing in their ears, so loud that Warrick and the others felt their ears buzz and teetered on the edge of deafness.
The sword aura sliced through the waves like a sharp blade, but the waves were relentless and continued to surge toward Dustin endlessly.
Dustin twisted midair. His longsword spun as it cut through the oncoming waves, and each slash released a flurry of radiant sword blossoms. Each blossom packed enough power to split mountains.
Where the sword petals struck the waves, they shattered into countless sparkling water droplets. Under the moonlight, they glistened with rainbow hues and created the illusion of a crystalline rain.
Seeing that, Poseidon muttered incantations under his breath, and his trident glowed brighter with each passing moment.
In the blink of an eye, the torn sea began to swirl back together to form ferocious water dragons that lunged at Dustin with bared fangs and claws.
But Dustin stood unfazed. The true energy in his body surged wildly and formed a massive white shield that enveloped him.
The water dragons crashed against the shield heavily. The impact sent shockwaves of energy rippling outward.
Warrick and the others, already wary of the danger, quickly retreated. They feared they might get caught in the crossfire.
The battle between the two ultimate grandmasters was far beyond their ability to interfere. Even the residual energy was lethal, especially in their wounded state.
One misstep and the aftershocks alone could kill them.
Follow on mediaurdu.blogspot.com"Is this what a battle between ultimate grandmasters looks like? It's terrifying." Warrick and the others watched from a distance. They couldn't hide their shock.
A fight between two ultimate grandmasters was an extraordinary sight. They had never witnessed anything like it. Every clash and blow was thrilling and awe-inspiring.
Suddenly, Dustin's body shook as an overwhelming surge of true energy erupted from within him The M surrounding water dragons, fierce and menacing moments ago, were shattered into pieces and dissolved into droplets.
He shot forward like a cannonball and tore through layers of blue om energy waves before stalking down at Poseidon. The sword blazed with blinding light as if it could tear the sky apart. Poseidon quickly raised his trident to block, and a water-blue shield formed around his body.
The two weapons collided, unleashing a blinding flash of light and a thunderous boom. A powerful wave of energy blasted outward in all directions.
For a moment, the area within a 300-foot radius was engulfed in a nd roaring wind, flying sang, and stones. The ocean surged and created towering waves as tall as 30 feet. It was like a massive wall crashing down. Warrick and the others were stunned, and their bodies trembled uncontrollably. Even from a distance, the sheer destructive force of the battle made their hearts pound with fear.
"Con!" Dustin and Poseidon rebounded from their last clash, only to charge at each other again without hesitation.
They continued to trade blows with relentless intensity. Neither could gain the upper hand, and their battle locked in a fierce stalemate.
Chapter 2616
Dustin was Dragonmarsh's elite prodigy, while Poseidon was the famous royal god of the Hall of Gods.
Every move they exchanged unleashed destructive power. Within moments, the area within a 300-foot radius was reduced to wreckage.
Dustin wielded his true energy-infused longsword. Each swing unleashed a blinding flare of light as if it could split the sky apart with the Celestial Blade.
On the contrary, Poseidon's trident commanded the winds and rains. Each strike could summon huge rolling waves as if he were a god reigning over the forces of nature.
Sword aura clashed against walls of water and plunged the entire area into chaos.
Warrick and the others watched with rapt attention. Their eyes were locked on the battle ahead as they tried to make sense of the chaos.
But Dustin and Poseidon were moving so fast that their actions were almost impossible to follow. Their movements blurred together, and they could only catch flashes of two figures constantly clashing.
Their strikes cone after another, and the fight moved from the sea to the shore and back again. Poseidon laughed heartily. "This feels great. It's been so long since I've fought this." As the battle raged on, he only grew fiercer, and his stamina seemingly inexhaustible. He rode the waves with effortless grace and summoned storms with a mere flick of his wrist.
Follow on mediaurdu.blogspot.com"This bastard... there's something off about him," Dustin mumbled.
During the battle, he couldn't help but feel surprised. He realized Poseidon could draw energy from the sea and fought without a hint of fatigue.
No matter how much energy Poseidon used, his strength was quickly replenished -like an unstoppable fighting machine.
He figured this was likely Poseidon's unique ability.
Being one of the royal gods of the Hall of Gods, it wasn't surprising that Poseidon had such extraordinary power. Dustin knew he couldn't keep going like this. If the fight dragged on, it was just a matter of tbefore Poseidon wore him down completely.
"Conquest Breaker!" he shouted.
Dustin seized the opportunity and unleashed his ultimate move. In the blink of an eye, his figure blurred and merged with his sword to form a giant white' energy sword. Then, it streaked toward Poseidon with immense force.
The giant sword radiated apocalyptic power. The sea churned violently before its path and parted like the Crimson Sea.
The layers of defensive water curtains in its path shattered effortlessly, like paper torn apart with a single touch. Poseidon's expression shifted slightly as he recognized the threat and dared not take any chances. His trident whirled furiously and conjured a massive vortex before him.
The vortex's pull was terrifying-even fish from the sea floor were dragged into it, where they were torn apart by the violent spinning currents.
Poseidon's plan was simple. Since Dustin has merged with his sword, he would grind them both to dust. Without any warning, Dustin's giant sword plunged straight into Poseidon's vortex with lightning speed.
An earth-shattering boom followed immediately. It was like a missile detonation as violent energy erupted. It unleashed towering waves over 30 feet high that completely engulfed them both.
The explosion not only sent the waves crashing violently, but the shockwave from the blast also rippled for hundreds of yards.
The impact knocked Warrick and the others to the ground. Though they weren't injured, they were left looking disheveled.
At that moment, they paid no mind to their own condition. Instead, they quickly scrambled to their feet to look back at the battlefield.
300 yards away on the crest of the waves, Dustin stood there with his clothes billowing as he held his sword in one hand. He hovered in the air with a terrifying momentum radiating from him.
In contrast, Poseidon had vanished from view, as if his body had sunk to the depths of the sea.
"No way! Did Lord Poseidon actually lose? "Mulder asked. His eyes widened in shock, with disbelief on his face.
Follow on mediaurdu.blogspot.comAfter all, Poseidon was one of the four royal gods and the pillar of the Hall of Gods. How could such a legendary powerhouse possibly be defeated by Dustin? "No. That is impossible. No matter how strong Logan is, he can't possibly be a match for a royal god from the Hall of Gods." Warrick frowned, and his face darkened with frustration.
With Poseidon's arrival, Warrick thought he could easily deal with Dustin. But to his surprise, the fight had been far more evenly matched than he'd ever imagined.
Poseidon's figure was nowhere to be seen on the sea's surface. It was almost unbelievable.
While Warrick and the others were stunned, Dustin's face showed no triumph but a deepening frown.
Though he'd knocked Poseidon into the depths of the sea, he could still feel his presence. Y which in diminished Wihadn't slightest. If m anything, he sensed Poseidon grew stronger, like he was feeding on something. Dustin's eyes narrowed in confusion just as a loud crash echoed across the waters. A figure shot up from the depths of the sea and stood on the surface.
It was Poseidon. But compared to earlier, he was completely transformed.
His face twisted with rage, and his body grew even larger and more m imposing. His muscles Bulged more than ever and his skin was now covered in a layer of blue scales that shimmered faintly in the light.
What was even more terrifying was the pair of massive blue wings that sprouted from his back They looked as though they belonged to a demon. After his transformation, his momentum intensified severalfold. Just a single glance from him sent shivers down Warrick and the others' spines. Their hearts raced with fear.
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"Logan, I have to admit that you're stronger than I thought. I never expected you'd pushthis far,” Poseidon said.
His arms slowly spread wide, and his blue eyes glowed with murderous intent. "As a mark of respect, I will give it everything I've got. You'll witness the true extent of my power." With a flick of his hand, he made a grabbing gesture. His trident, which had fallen to the bottom of the sea, shot back up through the water and landed firmly in his grasp.
Compared to his earlier arrogance, Poseidon now stood with a newfound seriousness. It wasn't just Dustin's strength that had him on edge but his terrifying potential.
At only 20, Dustin already possessed this level of strength. If he continued to grow, he would beca serious threat to the Hall of Gods. Hence, Poseidon resolved to eliminate him today.
"Watch closely," he said.
Poseidon slowly raised his trident and gripped it like a javelin. While channeling his energy into the weapon, it pulsed with an intense blue radiance. It glowed as bright as a rising sun and illuminated the dark sea.
When the energy reached its peak, he twisted his body and hurled the trident with devastating force.
Follow on mediaurdu.blogspot.comThe glowing weapon shot forward like a missile, and its sheer force split the sea in its wake. Waves surged violently, and the roar of wind and thunder followed. in its path.
Dustin's expression hardened. Without hesitation, he swung his true energy-infused sword three times in quick succession.
Three blinding arcs of sword auras shot forward. They streaked toward the incoming trident like bolts of lightning.
All three white sword auras exploded on impact but failed to slow down the trident.
Poseidon's divine artifact trident-empowered by his transformed state and hurled with full force-possessed destructive power beyond imagination. Even after shattering all three sword auras, it kept barreling toward Dustin at an unstoppable speed.
Without hesitation, Dustin immediately raised his sword horizontally, and a barrier appeared before him.
The trident slammed into his true energy-infused sword. The sword held for less than a second before exploding into shards.
The trident plowed through and pierced Dustin's energy armor. The impact pushed him deep into the sea with a colossal splash.
"Holy hell! That was insane." Warrick and the others were stunned by the unfolding scene. They had thought Dustin had the upper hand earlier, but Poseidon's strength after his transformation was terrifying.
With just a single throw, he had sent Dustin plunging into the depths of the sea. That kind of strength was downright monstrous.
Less than three seconds later, Dustin shot back up and stood on the water's surface. At the stime, the divine trident sliced through the waves as if it had a mind of its own and returned to Poseidon's grasp.
"Logan, how does it feel? Now do you see the difference between us?" Poseidon sneered.
The sea was his domain. His strength was endless and inexhaustible as long as he fought near water. In the sea, he was untouchable-a true god in his element.
"Compared to earlier, your strength has gone up several notches. No wonder you're known as the royal god. You've got something to back it up." Dustin's expression turned serious.
He rarely encountered strong enemies, but Poseidon was one of them. That last strike had already put him on edge.
Poseidon raised an eyebrow. "Judging by that tone, it sounds like you've got more up your sleeve." "Since you've given it your all, I won't hold back anymore. Prepare yourself," Dustin said. He raised his hand, made a grabbing gesture, and shouted, "Celestial Blade!" Lightning immediately cracked across the sky, followed by a thunderous roar that shook the ground. Everyone instinctively looked up.
Follow on mediaurdu.blogspot.comFrom within the dark clouds, a black sword swooped down like a meteor. Wherever it passed, the clouds parted, the air warped, and a long black streak was left behind in its wake.
It looked as if the sky were being torn asunder.
The black sword streaked across the sky, then dropped straight into Dustin's hand with deadly precision and revealed its true form.
It was a pitch-black sword that radiated a chilling, deadly light. The malevolent energy emanating from the weapon sent a shiver down everyone's spine. 1
"Is that the Celestial Blade, ranked ninth on the Divine Weapon List? ht looks extraordinary XWarrick Ε muttered. His eyes narrowed, and a feeling of unease crept over him. After all this time, Dustin hadn't even used a weapon. Now that he had the sword in hand, his strength was bound to increase.
"The sword is a fine weapon, but it's just a tool," Mulder said. "Winning comes down to the strength of its wielder. And don't forget, Lord Poseidon's trident is a divine artifact, too. It's every bit as powerful as the Celestial Blade."
In his opinion, Dustin, though strong, was still no match for Poseidon The royal gods of the Hall of Gods had dominated the world for centuries. They were no pushovers. "Poseidon, dying by my sword will be the best end you could ever hope for," Dustin growled.
With the Celestial Blade in hand, his momentum shifted entirely. Before, he was reserved and contemplative, but now he was commanding, sharp, and showed his strength.
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